IELTS Speaking Cards 1

​Describe an advertisement that persuaded you to buy a product.
You should say:

What advertisement it was

Was it shown on TV, radio or newspaper

What was good about that advertisement

Explain why you think that advertisement made the product seem attractive.

​Describe a challenging thing you have done.

You should say:

when you did it

why you did it

how you handled this challenge

and explain why you thought it was challenging.

Describe an old person that you know.

You should say:

What your relationship is with this person

How often do you see them

What people think about this person

Explain why you like them.

Describe someone who has had an important influence on your life.
You should say:

Who the person is

How long you have known him/her

What qualities this person has

Explain why they have had such an influence on you.

Describe your favourite teacher from school.
You should say:

What school he/she taught at

What he/she looked like

What subject he/she taught you

Explain why you remember this teacher so well.

Describe a positive change in your life.

You should say:

what the change was about

when it happened

describe details of the change that happened

and describe how it affected you later in life.